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Mishle 16:20-22
Orthodox Jewish Bible
Mishle 16:20-22
Orthodox Jewish Bible
20 He that wisely heeds the Davar shall find tov (good), and he who trusteth in Hashem, happy is he.
21 The chacham lev shall be called prudent, and the sweetness of the sfatayim (lips) adds to learning.
22 Seichel is a Makor Chayyim unto him that hath it, but the musar (instruction, discipline) of fools is folly.
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Proverbs 16:20-22
New International Version
Proverbs 16:20-22
New International Version
20 Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers,[a](A)
and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.(B)
22 Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent,(D)
but folly brings punishment to fools.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:20 Or whoever speaks prudently finds what is good
- Proverbs 16:21 Or words make a person persuasive
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